backstop

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Noun backstop has 1 sense

backstop - (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate)
--₁ is a kind of fence, fencing

Derived form: verb backstop₁

Verb backstop has 1 sense

backstop - act as a backstop
--₁ is one way to play

Derived form: noun backstop₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s

Definitions from the Web

Backstop

Noun:

1. A safety device placed at the rear of an area to prevent balls, objects, or people from going beyond it, especially in sports.

Sample Sentence: The baseball field had a sturdy backstop to catch any stray balls.

Verb:

1. To act as a support or protection for someone or something.

Sample Sentence: The parents backstop their children's dreams, offering guidance and love.

Adjective:

1. Suitable for preventing or stopping a disaster or adverse situation.

Sample Sentence: The emergency fund served as a backstop during the financial crisis.

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